What cartel is in San Luis Potosi?
the Gulf Cartel
Gulf Cartel
| Cártel del Golfo | |
|---|---|
| Logo of the Gulf Cartel | |
| Founding location | Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| Years active | 1930s−present |
| Territory | Mexico: Tamaulipas , Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí , Veracruz, Jalisco, the U.S. states of Texas and Georgia |
Who leads the Gulf Cartel?
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén
| Osiel Cárdenas Guillén | |
|---|---|
| Known for | Gulf Cartel leader |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated; scheduled for release on August 30, 2024. |
| Criminal charge | Money laundering, drug trafficking, murder |
| Penalty | 25-year prison sentence |
Which Mexican cartel is the strongest?
the Sinaloa Cartel
As of 2021, the Sinaloa Cartel remains Mexico’s most dominant drug cartel.
Is Jerez Zacatecas safe to visit?
Jerez has been dubbed a “pueblo mágico,” or a magical town,” a designation given to small towns in Mexico with special cultural and historical value. They have traditionally been considered safe tourist destinations.
What cartel is in Nogales?
Sinaloa Cartel
Federal officials unsealed a drug-trafficking indictment of the alleged “plaza boss” in Nogales, Sonora, this week. Department of Justice officials accused Sergio Valenzuela Valenzuela, 52, of leading drug-trafficking operations in Nogales, Sonora, for the Sinaloa Cartel, officials said in a news release Wednesday.
Who runs the cartels in Mexico?
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada
| Ismael Zambada | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Mayo, M-Z, Padrino, el Señor |
| Occupation | Leader of Sinaloa Cartel |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Predecessor | Joaquin Guzmán Loera |